Welcome to Kiddiecorner Childcare and Nursery
Who am I
Hello! My name is Bisantha Edirisinghe and I live in New Malden, surrey with my lovely husband Asanka Perera and our amazing two children. (Age 23and 20) In January 2015, I made the leap from Montessori teaching to childcare and I absolutely love it. I can fulfil the requirements of the Early Years Statutory Framework and Montessori Method from the comfort of my own home. This enables my minded children to learn at their own pace and through their individual interests within a loving and relaxed environment. Each day, I have 6 to 10 children, so we get to know each other well, Me and my assistants can tailor their Early Years Curriculums specifically to their needs. I facilitate their learning using a wide range of resources, Montessori materials and my professional experience through the playroom, garden and lots of Kiddiecorner adventures.
My experience- with children
- Taking excellent care of the children every day from birth to school age
- Attending to my minded children’s daily needs, preparing meals, toileting, nappy changes
- Planning and organising activities and excursions based on my children’s individual interests.
- Forming strong bonds with children.
- Forming strong partnerships with parents/carers
- Helping every child in my care make fantastic progress from their starting points.
- Providing daily updates to parents/carers using whatsapp about their child's time in my care
- Excellent knowledge of the eyfs statutory framework and montessori method.
- Excellent knowledge of the development matters document
- Creating detailed learning journeys to document their progress and kiddiecorner adventures.
- Completing starting points, next step reports, eyfs trackers, 2-year progress checks and transition report
- Keeping up to date with relevant training and legislative change
Teaching experience in Rosalia Edwards Montessori school.
Experience of working with children who ;
- are born prematurely.
- have dietary requirements.
- have food allergies.
- have medical conditions.
- have speech and language difficulties.
- do not speak English as a first language.
- have ASD (autism spectrum disorder)
- are 'Looked After Children’.
- have behavioral concerns.
- SEN children (Special Education Needs)
- have social and emotional needs.
Qualifications
- Enhanced certificate from the Disclosure and Barring Service
- Safeguarding Level 3
- Health and safety in yearly years
- Food and hygiene
- Paediatric First Aid
- Montessori
- MBA
- CACHE Level 3 Home based childcare.
- CACHE Level 3 Specialist support for teaching and learning in school.
- CACHE Level 3 Early Years educator.
- Full, clean driving license
Duties and Responsibilities of Kiddiecorner
As an Ofsted registered childcare setting, we have a range of duties and responsibilities to ensure that the children in our care are safe, well-cared for, and receive a high-quality early year’s education. Here’s a comprehensive outline of our duties and responsibilities
Ensure Child Safety:
- Conduct regular risk assessments of your home and outdoor play areas.
- Ensure that your home is safe, clean, and well-maintained.
- Follow health and safety regulations, including fire safety procedures.
- Always supervise children to prevent accidents and injuries.
Promote Health and Wellbeing:
- Conduct regular risk assessments of your home and outdoor play areas.
- Ensure that your home is safe, clean, and well-maintained.
- Follow health and safety regulations, including fire safety procedures.
- Always supervise children to prevent accidents and injuries.
- Plan and implement a curriculum that meets the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) standards.
- Observe, assess, and document each child’s development and learning.
- Provide a balance of child-initiated and adult-led activities.
- Foster each child’s personal, social, and emotional development.
Create a Stimulating Environment:
- Set up a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive environment for all children.
- Provide a range of age-appropriate toys, books, and learning materials.
- Encourage exploration, creativity, and independent learning.
Safeguarding and Child Protection:
- Understand and follow safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Attend regular training on safeguarding and child protection.
- Be vigilant and report any signs of abuse or neglect to the appropriate authorities.
Maintain Professional Standards:
- Keep up to date with childcare legislation and best practices.
- Attend ongoing professional development and training.
- Maintain accurate records, including attendance, accident reports, and developmental observations.
- Communicate effectively with parents and carers, providing regular updates on their child’s progress.
Promote Equal Opportunities:
- Ensure that all children have equal access to learning opportunities.
- Respect and celebrate diversity, promoting an inclusive environment.
- Challenge any discriminatory behaviour and educate children about equality and respect.
Manage Administrative Tasks:
- Complete necessary paperwork for Ofsted inspections and compliance.
- Manage finances, including budgeting and invoicing parents.
- Keep insurance policies and first aid certifications up to date.
Foster Positive Relationships:
- Build strong, trusting relationships with children and their families.
- Work in partnership with parents, respecting their wishes and keeping them informed.
- Collaborate with other professionals and agencies when necessary.
Continuous Improvement:
- Reflect on your practice regularly to identify areas for improvement.
- Seek feedback from parents and children to enhance your service.
- Stay informed about new developments in early years education and childcare.
